Gingerbread Update

[Wildman]

So many users want the latest installed before it is ready and then usually complain because it has bugs, 2.2.1 has been a rather smooth os in my opinion, its not perfect but if it isnt compatible with an app this isnt the os issue, it more a developer issue.  The information you posted was for a leak build that was far from stable so installing it before its been completed will not benifit you.

Now if you choose to take the risk of loading files like these YOU ARE TAKING THAT RISK...   You sound like you do not want to except the answers given and once again thats fine but all replies since first post is in responce to why your post was removed.

Now on the record it has been reported that some users have been recieving Gingerbread version 4.5.588 slowly being pushed to some devices, but this cant be verified by me because I havent seen this on my device yet but I am looking forward to having it also.

[droidsw]

galaxie,

Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't apps written for an OS, not the other way around?.In other words, how will gingerbread, or any update somehow resolve app conflicts, force closures, etc.?

To the contrary, an update can and usually causes more app conflicts than it resolves.

Smoother running phone? Some glitch resolution? I'd give you that, but I can't think of any that my phone has and I'm not a Droid X fanboy. Why lie? My phone is a near perfect device.

Longer lasting battery through an update? Sounds good, but the extended battery will do that too.

The last update in Dec was a colossal fubar for Moto, if you ask me. I went through three phones because of it until I figured out the problem.

So, unless someone finds me and puts a gun to my head, I won't be updating to gingerbread, period.

artificialreef, I didn't mean you were whining, specifically. Those in the "I want the update NOW crowd", do whine and moan over and over (except galaxie500fb who makes some salient points).

The fact that your posts were edited for content implied that you were up to something (either vulgarity or mentioning rooting) and that is no way to start a conservation in any forum.

If you post within TOS rules and want to have civilized interactions, you can find that here.

[galaxie500fb]

The newest and hopefully soon to be released update from Motorola has been exceptionally stable for me. I`m not here to pick a fight. I still have the original x I received the day it was released. I have on occasion gone into a Verizon store for help and in my early days of ownership I looked for help here as well. Spent many hours since the beginning trying new things to make my particular phone to not run flawlessly but reliably. I have had to remove the battery so often the cover which holds it secure is so loose I have to keep a body glove on it from falling off. LOL. I am not a fanboy. I just like what this phone is capable of doing. It`s like taking my desktop, Camera, Gps and so on with me everywhere I go. A world of info at my fingertips and it fits in my pocket. For many this has been a reliable device but there are also many like me who have had not such great success. In my opinion the upgrade to gingerbread is welcoming to this droid x owner. When it comes I`ll accept.

Sorry droidsw. I almost forgot to answer your ?. I don`t completely understand how some apps run more stable in gingerbread versus froyo but in my case it does. Some apps I tried to enjoy on froyo had to be removed because they just wouldn't perform properly but every app I have experienced in gingerbread has run perfectly fine.

[DoneDidDroidX]

DroidSw,

"So, unless someone finds me and puts a gun to my head, I won't be updating to gingerbread, period."

That may be happening.

Reports that I have been reading today on the "reported" official update are stating that it is a "silent download". Meaning that it just happens. You will get a notice that it has been downloaded and do you want to restart your phone. You have no choice. Now these are un confirmed reports.

[Wildman]

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droidsw wrote:
galaxie,

Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't apps written for an OS, not the other way around?.In other words, how will gingerbread, or any update somehow resolve app conflicts, force closures, etc.?

To the contrary, an update can and usually causes more app conflicts than it resolves.

Smoother running phone? Some glitch resolution? I'd give you that, but I can't think of any that my phone has and I'm not a Droid X fanboy. Why lie? My phone is a near perfect device.

Longer lasting battery through an update? Sounds good, but the extended battery will do that too.

The last update in Dec was a colossal fubar for Moto, if you ask me. I went through three phones because of it until I figured out the problem.

So, unless someone finds me and puts a gun to my head, I won't be updating to gingerbread, period.

artificialreef, I didn't mean you were whining, specifically. Those in the "I want the update NOW crowd", do whine and moan over and over (except galaxie500fb who makes some salient points).

The fact that your posts were edited for content implied that you were up to something (either vulgarity or mentioning rooting) and that is no way to start a conservation in any forum.

If you post within TOS rules and want to have civilized interactions, you can find that here.

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I agree that the apps are designed to the OS and not the other way and the update will most likely cause more issues until developers update there apps with the supported codes,  now i do now a number of users have been updating there apps to be GB ready but I havent seen enough to see the transition be smooth for all users.

[Wildman]

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galaxie500fb wrote:

The newest and hopefully soon to be released update from Motorola has been exceptionally stable for me. I`m not here to pick a fight. I still have the original x I received the day it was released. I have on occasion gone into a Verizon store for help and in my early days of ownership I looked for help here as well. Spent many hours since the beginning trying new things to make my particular phone to not run flawlessly but reliably. I have had to remove the battery so often the cover which holds it secure is so loose I have to keep a body glove on it from falling off. LOL. I am not a fanboy. I just like what this phone is capable of doing. It`s like taking my desktop, Camera, Gps and so on with me everywhere I go. A world of info at my fingertips and it fits in my pocket. For many this has been a reliable device but there are also many like me who have had not such great success. In my opinion the upgrade to gingerbread is welcoming to this droid x owner. When it comes I`ll accept.

Sorry droidsw. I almost forgot to answer your ?. I don`t completely understand how some apps run more stable in gingerbread versus froyo but in my case it does. Some apps I tried to enjoy on froyo had to be removed because they just wouldn't perform properly but every app I have experienced in gingerbread has run perfectly fine.

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Ok since you have evidently have the leak build what is you reasoning for voicing any issues with your device, sounds like you made decision and that is your option but if users here are trying to follow the rules and admins are enforcing the TOS, what are you tring to occomplish with this post?

[galaxie500fb]

LOL wildman, never said that I`m having any issues with my x. It`s finally running beautifully thank you very much. For the record I`m not trying to accomplish anything except state an opinion. Opinions are a violation of the forums TOS or just yours? 

[Wildman]

No but posting links to uncertified software is... This is a simple thing to understand. You will receive same reponse in any manufactor or service providers forum... When all is done you are not allowed to link to os upgrades not realeased by Verizon or Motorola.

[droidsw]

galaxie, my bitterness, and it is extreme bitterness, over the last update fiasco is influencing my opinion obviously. If your leaked version of gb has been a success, that is cool for you.

If the update is forced upon our phones and mine tanks again, I SWEAR I will put this thing on ebay.

[droidsw]

And to follow my last comment, this:

http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/04/12/happening-now-droid-x-gingerbread-update-brings-a-new-bootlo...